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Introduction to Politics
The only introductory textbook to combine theory, comparative politics, and international relations to provide the most comprehensive and global introduction to politics available.
Authored by a trio of subject experts, this market-leading introduction to politics brings together political theory, comparative politics, and international relations to offer a unique and complete overview of the subject.
KEY FEATURES
Combines concepts and ideologies, comparative politics, and international relations into one volume, to provide a fully comprehensive introduction for undergraduates.
Includes a wide range of contemporary and historical case studies from across the globe, helping to contextualise the material for students.
The book moves beyond a descriptive narrative, taking an analytical approach that ensures students are challenged to form their own ideas and develop their own perspectives.
Also available as an e-book enhanced with self-assessment activities and multi-media content to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
A brand new chapter on politics in the Anthropocene, covers the climate emergency, the emergence of green theories, and climate justice.
Extensive updates reflect recent political developments including President Trump's second term and its emerging impact on global order, the trajectory of China as a world power, and the war in Gaza.
New case studies include coverage of the suffragette movement, the UN Security Council's role in the war in Ukraine, the global indigenous rights movement, and Libya as a failed state.
Updated interactive resources, available via the enhanced e-book and Politics Trove, include new self-test questions to consolidate learning and build confidence, and political scenarios which encourage students to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world contexts.
DIGITAL FORMATS AND
The sixth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of
The e-book and Politics Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access, along with multiple-choice questions, political scenarios, video content, chapter flashcard glossaries, functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support.
For more information about e-books, please www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
Authored by a trio of subject experts, this market-leading introduction to politics brings together political theory, comparative politics, and international relations to offer a unique and complete overview of the subject.
KEY FEATURES
Combines concepts and ideologies, comparative politics, and international relations into one volume, to provide a fully comprehensive introduction for undergraduates.
Includes a wide range of contemporary and historical case studies from across the globe, helping to contextualise the material for students.
The book moves beyond a descriptive narrative, taking an analytical approach that ensures students are challenged to form their own ideas and develop their own perspectives.
Also available as an e-book enhanced with self-assessment activities and multi-media content to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
A brand new chapter on politics in the Anthropocene, covers the climate emergency, the emergence of green theories, and climate justice.
Extensive updates reflect recent political developments including President Trump's second term and its emerging impact on global order, the trajectory of China as a world power, and the war in Gaza.
New case studies include coverage of the suffragette movement, the UN Security Council's role in the war in Ukraine, the global indigenous rights movement, and Libya as a failed state.
Updated interactive resources, available via the enhanced e-book and Politics Trove, include new self-test questions to consolidate learning and build confidence, and political scenarios which encourage students to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world contexts.
DIGITAL FORMATS AND
The sixth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of
The e-book and Politics Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access, along with multiple-choice questions, political scenarios, video content, chapter flashcard glossaries, functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support.
For more information about e-books, please www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
- GenresNonfictionPolitics
744 pages, Paperback
First published December 25, 2008
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September 9, 2012I finished it. That's all I have to say.
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April 25, 2015Very informative, very dense. This is the first textbook I've ever read cover to cover. I don't know how accomplished I should feel.
December 3, 2020
Very informative textbook, providing readers with an excellent introduction to politics and many of its complexities.
January 17, 2016
Its an introduction to politics
June 24, 2021
Full of information but poorly written and formatted. It was difficult to follow.
September 1, 2024
Who needs politics A-level?
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